Turtles are popular animals to own as pets, and social media is home to many of the most popular turtles living their best lives. From wild cosplay costumes to snapping turtles taking a chunk out of something, there is something for everyone when it comes to turtles. What’s not to love about these cute creatures?
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Relax and Have Some Snacks With Fig the Tortoise (@through.the.lleaves)
If you're looking for some tranquility, Fig the Tortoise is your gal!
Mrs. T the 90-Year-Old Tortoise Lost Her Legs From a Rat Attack, Now Burns Rubber With Prosthetic Wheels
Losing her front legs from a rat attack didn't slow this tortoise down... It sped her up!
Happy 190th birthday to Jonathan the Tortoise – The world’s oldest land animal
Let's all wish Jonathan a happy birthday, who recently turned 190 years young!
Owen the hippo and Mzee the tortoise: A one-of-a-kind friendship
One uniquely heartwarming story that came from the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami in December 2004, is the story of Owen the hippo and Mzee the tortoise. Also known as the Boxing Day Tsunami, this tsunami resulted from the third-largest recorded earthquake in history. While it happened in Asia, it was so strong it even affected the east coast of Africa 4,000 miles away.
Ethel the Glamour Tort Knows How To Dresses For the Right Occasion
There’s something tranquil about watching a well dressed tortoise slowly crawl over to some leaves for a snack. Known as Ethel the Glamour Tort(oise), the popular hard shelled hipster has been making a big impression in the fashion community with her matching shirts and slacks. Credit: @etheltheglamourtort IG Kasey Kuchinski and Daniel Rodriguez adopted Ethel in 2016.
A Tortoise and a Dog? Friendships Cross All Boundaries for Tilly G and Skippy
Tilly G and Skippy were both adopted into the pet family at a big pet rescue and they have been best friends from the very beginning. Skippy spends all day bringing sticks for his friend. While the tortoise is less than impressed, the thought is not lost on Tilly G. “Tilly G and Skippy bonded the moment they met.
Green Haired Turtle Breathes Through His Junk & Is More Punk Than You
Iggy Pop ain’t got nothin’ on this sea creature. The Mary River Turtle sports a green mohawk made of algae, two protruding spikes from its chin, and an ability to breath air through its genitals. This turtle is more Joey Ramone than Joey Ramone.
#rateaspecies trending hashtag has got us in tears
The trending hashtag #rateaspecies is taking over Twitter and we couldn’t be happier about it. The hashtag was started by the Oregon Zoo on Friday and has been picked up since by other animal conservationists. The ratings take the form of product reviews and are legitimately hilarious. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ FIRST IMPRESSIONSOverall very good first impressions.
Diego The Gigalo tortoise credited with saving population
One Española Island tortoise is credited with saving his species by having sex with literally everyone. The tortoise is named Diego (assumedly after the San Diego Zoo where he came from) and he’s a total stud. He started out as one of three remaining males of his species.
To catch a turtle poacher: conservationists use fake eggs to bring down bad guys!
A sting operation is taking place spanning Michigan, California and Costa Rica in order to bust poachers and save the sea turtles. Sea turtles are threatened by extinction; having a delicate ecosystem means even an individual poacher is able to make a huge impact on their survival rates. Turtle eggs are illegally harvested from beaches and sold on the black market, eventually making their way into bars and restaurants as a delicacy.